Don't Forget Infusions!

Scout traps and Flare guns (situational)

Threat Meter

Joule is a natural counter hero for SAW due to her heroic perk. Rocket Leap over him and use your ult. Don't let him build stacks on you.

2

No Threat

3

Adagio

Adagio can heal/slow, and stun. But you are more powerful, so finish him off just like SAW.

3

Phinn

Phinn can pull you back with his ult even if you rocket leap away, be careful. Otherwise not much of a threat because he will not be able to catch up to you.

3

Ozo

Not much of a threat...

4

Joule

May the best Joule win! You probably have a better build though.

4

Fortress

Fortress has been going strong since the last 1-2 patches, if going CP, build Aegis and avoid a teamfight if he uses his ultimate. As a support he is not much of a threat

4

Rona

She has a strong early game. Just like Koshka, build defense early so you won't have any problems.

4

Glaive

Glaive is definitely a powerhouse but can't really harm you. You will usually have the upper hand against a Glaive in 1v1. Stay away from him if he is with his team.

5

No Threat

6

Catherine

Catherine can stun and silence, and can also reflect more damage off her stormguard now. Do not use ult when she is close to you.

6

Petal

Petal made an awesome comeback. She actually deals damage now. Be careful as her munions bite on you, which will eventually result in your death if you fail to escape.

6

Ardan

One of the strongest supports. With a Stormguard banner, one offense item, and tank build, he becomes a killing machine. Try not to engage when he is with his teammates.

6

Kestrel

Kestrel. She was toned down a bit but is still strong. Long range, stealth, global ultimate can be very painful for you. Deals a lot of damage, but is very squishy. Focus her first in teamfights and you will be good.

6

Koshka

Koshka is a great early game jungler. Build early shield so you can last the early game invades. She falls off late game, so you will not have any problems then.

7

Celeste

Mages are always a threat for Joule due to their long range, try dodging her Heliogenesis and avoiding her stun.

7

Skaarf

Skaarf is also a mage, just like Celeste. He is very dangerous, especially late game! Try dodging his fireballs and get a reflex block for his ult.

7

Blackfeather

Another assassin, but not as much of a threat. His early game is very weak, bully him early so you won't have trouble late game. Very squishy but deals a lot of damage. Focus him first in teamfights.

8

Vox

Vox is the King of Kiting, so try not to engage unless you are confident about winning.

8

Reim

Reim is a nightmare for melee heroes, try dodging his A ability and get an Aegis

9

Taka

He is an assassin, very sneaky and can burst you down fast. He can also dodge your ult very easily. His mobility will cause trouble for you landing your stun on him as well. Always carry scout traps and flare guns if you are going against a Taka.

9

Skye

Skye is very strong and a great kiter. WP and CP builds on her are both dangerous. Stay out out Forward Barrage/Suri Strike and gank her from time to time.

9

Ringo

Ringo is a great damage dealer, he can burst you down quickly. Get a reflex block whenever his ult becomes available (level 6).

10

Krul

Krul is also a major threat to Joule. His life steal makes him a big threat. Just try not to engage 1v1 with him, and you will be fine.

Start out the game with a crystal bit and halcyon potions. Then go to the shop, buy 2-3 crystal bits and an hourglass (depending on how much money you have) and, boots for traveling faster, and more potions if needed.

Mid game,Shatterglass should be finished and you should have a piercing shard +chronograph +oakheart. You can buy another crystal bit or even a heavy prism if you have enough money. Also, upgrade to T2 boots.

Late game, Shatterglass, Broken Myth, and Clockwork should be finished, upgrade boots to T3 and oakheart to reflex block. Get a swift shooter or a blazing salvo if you want additional attack speed or more defense/other crystal items.

My final build is usually a Shatterglass, Broken Myth, Clockwork, Boots, and Defense.
The 6th item should be to counter build or to deal more damage. I added a new list of things to choose from. I prefer getting another Shatterglass or Frostburn if I feel like I need more damage. You should get more defense if you have a hard time in teamfights

Never forget your consumables! Always get infusions, or atleast a Crystal Infusion. Also, always buy scout traps and flare guns whenever you are against a Taka, having good vision is Taka's greatest weakness, it will reveal him from Kaku, so you will be able to kill him.

This build works very well. Don't forget to vote for this build and leave comments below if you like it! If you have any suggestions/feedback please let me know. Enjoy!